Royal Windsor Wheel - Summer 2007 season

Following last year’s hugely successful season the Royal Windsor Wheel returns to Alexandra Gardens this summer. The season, which this year is for three months, is again presented by PWR Eye Ltd and the Royal Borough of Windsor and will be open to the public from Saturday 30 June through Sunday 30 September from 10am daily.

In July and August nearly 100,000 people experienced the Royal Windsor Observation Wheel. With the spectacular backdrop of the medieval towers and battlements of the Royal Residence that is Windsor Castle this summer Borough residents and visitors will again be able to enjoy the historic sights of Windsor and the surrounding countryside from a very different angle – 200 feet in the air! The Royal Windsor Wheel’s cutting edge design is not only beautiful to look at - it also offers a unique and awe inspiring experience.

With views over the Queen’s Official Residence, Windsor Castle, and with the majestic River Thames meandering through the natural beauty and famous landmarks of Windsor, Eton and the Berkshire countryside, the Royal Windsor Wheel is an experience to remember.

The Royal Windsor Observation Wheel will be situated at the eastern end of Alexandra Gardens and has a giant diameter of 55 metres (180 feet). Attached to the wheel are 40 observation pods, which each take a maximum of 6 people. Each observation pod has a pearlised luminescence and the rim of the wheel is set with a single row of white lights. Though there are a number of temporary observation wheels around the globe the Royal Windsor Observation Wheel is at the cutting edge of technology and is unique in having a self-stabilising mounting – unlike other temporary wheels around the country. Each Royal Windsor Wheel Experience will encompass a number of rotations and will last approximately 20 minutes.

Royal Windsor is a unique town and the Royal Windsor Wheel will be another jewel fitting within its crown.

Booking for the Royal Windsor Observation Wheel will open on Monday 14 May 2007 online at www.royalwindsorwheel.com. Tickets, subject to availability, will also be on sale between 10am and 10pm at the Wheel when it is operational. It is anticipated that at weekends will sell extremely quickly so advance booking is strongly recommended.

Royal Windsor Wheel Press Passes are available for the evening of Friday 29 June 2007. For more information on Royal Windsor Wheel, Passes, imagery and information on PWR Events contact PAUL SAVIDENT on 020 8567 2089, or e-mail paul@savident.com.

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ROYAL WINDSOR WHEEL

Saturday 30 June to Sunday 30 September 2007

TICKET PRICES per session

Adult: £6.00 • Children (under 16): £4.50

Private Gondola: £30.00 • Private Gondola with champagne: £60.00

Windsor Advantage Card: A 10% discount off the total price of tickets bought

Advantage Card Monday: 2 full price tickets for the price of 1 all day on Mondays and Private Gondola hire only £15. Applies only to tickets bought on a Monday for that day’s use, highest value ticket applies, no further discount applicable.

PLEASE NOTE:

§ A Gondola seats a maximum of 6 people.

§ Children must be accompanied by an adult.

§ If a Windsor Advantage Card has been used to purchase tickets it MUST be presented with tickets at the Royal Windsor Observation Wheel

§ There is no entrance charge to the Royal Windsor Observation Wheel Café which is situated alongside the Observation Wheel.

§ One Gondola has disabled access.

§ A Booking Fee applies for all tickets bought online.

TICKETS AND ADVANCE BOOKING

On-line: www.royalwindsorwheel.com (booking fees apply)

For School Parties and Corporate bookings call 020 8241 9818 – please note there is no booking fee for group bookings.

OPENING TIMES: 10am through 10pm – last tickets 9.30pm.

WEB ADDRESS: www.royalwindsorwheel.com

DIRECTIONS:

The Royal Windsor Observation Wheel is situated at the eastern end of Alexandra Gardens, Windsor which is 25 miles West of London. The whole of the Royal Borough is easily accessible via the major motorway networks of the M3, M4, M25 and M40, and is well served by public transport.

By CAR: M4 - exit junction 6/ A355/ A332; M3 - exit junction 3 (Bagshot)/ A322/ A332; M25 - exit junction 13 (Egham)/ A308; M40 - exit junction 2 (Beaconsfield)/ A355/ A332

Parking: There are car parks at Romney Lock (offering a free park and ride service to the town centre that stops a few minutes walk from the Royal Windsor Wheel), River Street, King Edward VII and Alma Road. The Theatre Ice Rink between approximately 2 and 5 minutes walk from the three mentioned central Windsor car parks - follow the parking signs as you enter the town.

By BUS: First Beeline operates services throughout the Royal Borough and to surrounding districts. Details are available on 01753 524144. The Greenline Bus Company has a regular service from London Victoria to Windsor. Times and fares information can be obtained on 0208 668 7261.

By TRAIN: Windsor is served by two railway stations which are just a short walk from the Royal Windsor Wheel. Trains services operate from London Paddington and Reading to Windsor and Eton Central with a change at Slough and South West Trains operates direct services from London Waterloo via Richmond to Windsor and Eton Riverside. For train times and fares information call National Rail Enquiries on 0345 484950.